used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Let me see: three bags, a valise, a hold-all, a portmanteau, two hatboxes, a camping sack, a case of books, and a handbag.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Oh dear, what a collection of things to look after!
amitynounUS /ˈæmɪti/
a cordial disposition
From this reading How I wish we were like the dogs, dear creatures, which grow their own clothes and have only their tails to hold up, or to wag in sign of amity!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Let me see: three bags, a valise, a hold-all, a portmanteau, two hatboxes, a camping sack, a case of books, and a handbag.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mary "Are you ready, Mary?"
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Let me see: three bags, a valise, a hold-all, a portmanteau, two hatboxes, a camping sack, a case of books, and a handbag.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Let me see: three bags, a valise, a hold-all, a portmanteau, two hatboxes, a camping sack, a case of books, and a handbag.
campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading Let me see: three bags, a valise, a hold-all, a portmanteau, two hatboxes, a camping sack, a case of books, and a handbag.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Let me see: three bags, a valise, a hold-all, a portmanteau, two hatboxes, a camping sack, a case of books, and a handbag.
clothing in general
From this reading How I wish we were like the dogs, dear creatures, which grow their own clothes and have only their tails to hold up, or to wag in sign of amity!"
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading Oh dear, what a collection of things to look after!
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading How I wish we were like the dogs, dear creatures, which grow their own clothes and have only their tails to hold up, or to wag in sign of amity!"
dearly loved
From this reading Oh dear, what a collection of things to look after!
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading How I wish we were like the dogs, dear creatures, which grow their own clothes and have only their tails to hold up, or to wag in sign of amity!"
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "In one minute, Father.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading How I wish we were like the dogs, dear creatures, which grow their own clothes and have only their tails to hold up, or to wag in sign of amity!"
handbagnounUS /ˈhændbæɡ/
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading Let me see: three bags, a valise, a hold-all, a portmanteau, two hatboxes, a camping sack, a case of books, and a handbag.
hatboxes
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From this reading Let me see: three bags, a valise, a hold-all, a portmanteau, two hatboxes, a camping sack, a case of books, and a handbag.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading How I wish we were like the dogs, dear creatures, which grow their own clothes and have only their tails to hold up, or to wag in sign of amity!"
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading How I wish we were like the dogs, dear creatures, which grow their own clothes and have only their tails to hold up, or to wag in sign of amity!"
hold-all
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From this reading Let me see: three bags, a valise, a hold-all, a portmanteau, two hatboxes, a camping sack, a case of books, and a handbag.
How
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From this reading How I wish we were like the dogs, dear creatures, which grow their own clothes and have only their tails to hold up, or to wag in sign of amity!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading How I wish we were like the dogs, dear creatures, which grow their own clothes and have only their tails to hold up, or to wag in sign of amity!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "In one minute, Father.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let me see: three bags, a valise, a hold-all, a portmanteau, two hatboxes, a camping sack, a case of books, and a handbag.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading How I wish we were like the dogs, dear creatures, which grow their own clothes and have only their tails to hold up, or to wag in sign of amity!"
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Oh dear, what a collection of things to look after!
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary "Are you ready, Mary?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let me see: three bags, a valise, a hold-all, a portmanteau, two hatboxes, a camping sack, a case of books, and a handbag.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading "In one minute, Father.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Let me see: three bags, a valise, a hold-all, a portmanteau, two hatboxes, a camping sack, a case of books, and a handbag.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh dear, what a collection of things to look after!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "In one minute, Father.
and nothing more
From this reading How I wish we were like the dogs, dear creatures, which grow their own clothes and have only their tails to hold up, or to wag in sign of amity!"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading How I wish we were like the dogs, dear creatures, which grow their own clothes and have only their tails to hold up, or to wag in sign of amity!"
have ownership or possession of
From this reading How I wish we were like the dogs, dear creatures, which grow their own clothes and have only their tails to hold up, or to wag in sign of amity!"
portmanteaunounUS /ˈpɔːrtmɑːntoʊ/
a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings
From this reading Let me see: three bags, a valise, a hold-all, a portmanteau, two hatboxes, a camping sack, a case of books, and a handbag.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Mary "Are you ready, Mary?"
sacknounUS /sæk/
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading Let me see: three bags, a valise, a hold-all, a portmanteau, two hatboxes, a camping sack, a case of books, and a handbag.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Let me see: three bags, a valise, a hold-all, a portmanteau, two hatboxes, a camping sack, a case of books, and a handbag.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading How I wish we were like the dogs, dear creatures, which grow their own clothes and have only their tails to hold up, or to wag in sign of amity!"
tailsnounUS /teɪlz/
formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
From this reading How I wish we were like the dogs, dear creatures, which grow their own clothes and have only their tails to hold up, or to wag in sign of amity!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How I wish we were like the dogs, dear creatures, which grow their own clothes and have only their tails to hold up, or to wag in sign of amity!"
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading How I wish we were like the dogs, dear creatures, which grow their own clothes and have only their tails to hold up, or to wag in sign of amity!"
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Oh dear, what a collection of things to look after!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Let me see: three bags, a valise, a hold-all, a portmanteau, two hatboxes, a camping sack, a case of books, and a handbag.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Oh dear, what a collection of things to look after!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Let me see: three bags, a valise, a hold-all, a portmanteau, two hatboxes, a camping sack, a case of books, and a handbag.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading How I wish we were like the dogs, dear creatures, which grow their own clothes and have only their tails to hold up, or to wag in sign of amity!"
valisenoun
a small overnight bag for short trips
From this reading Let me see: three bags, a valise, a hold-all, a portmanteau, two hatboxes, a camping sack, a case of books, and a handbag.
wagnounUS /wæɡ/
a witty amusing person who makes jokes
From this reading How I wish we were like the dogs, dear creatures, which grow their own clothes and have only their tails to hold up, or to wag in sign of amity!"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading How I wish we were like the dogs, dear creatures, which grow their own clothes and have only their tails to hold up, or to wag in sign of amity!"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading How I wish we were like the dogs, dear creatures, which grow their own clothes and have only their tails to hold up, or to wag in sign of amity!"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Oh dear, what a collection of things to look after!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading How I wish we were like the dogs, dear creatures, which grow their own clothes and have only their tails to hold up, or to wag in sign of amity!"
hope for; have a wish
From this reading How I wish we were like the dogs, dear creatures, which grow their own clothes and have only their tails to hold up, or to wag in sign of amity!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Mary "Are you ready, Mary?"
